Articles

An ode to the hat

By Mark Daniell Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, wrote Charles Mingus in 1959: a sentiment shared by jazz fans and people on windy bridges the world over. But could any of them have known how accurate a forecast this lugubrious melody was to be? For it seems ever since that day the hat, all hats, have been rolling up, punching out and vanishing from our daily lives.
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TART: a very glamourous afternoon, indeed

by Dana Gornitzki Very few ladies in our modern age have time to be pampered, let alone enjoy a decadent beauty and grooming ritual like our counterparts of yesteryear. Yet a bijou event in London is proving that despite our hectic schedules, donning beautiful hair and makeup and taking care of oneself (while sipping a gin & tonic and eating cake) in the good company of others is most enjoyable and a very lovely treat.
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The etiquette of (not) wearing scent: the Etiquette Guy speaks

By Jay Remer, the Etiquette Guy Walking into old houses sometimes reminds me of visiting favourite relatives in my younger days. And what is more welcoming than walking into a friend's house greeted by the wonderful smell of freshly baked bread or chicken soup simmering on the kitchen stove? Or how about walking through the perfume section of a department store or past the open door of a candy shop, flower shop or fast food store? All of these places have distinctive smells associated with them that conjure up either pleasant or very unpleasant memories.
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Grooming tips from a bygone era (nostalgic video)

By Dana Gornitzki Is it just us or is elegance simply a nostalgic reverie? It would be fair to say – and who could argue? – that the notion of Casual Friday has extended to the rest of the week. It’s far from uncommon to see a gentlewoman or gentleman walking to work in denim.
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This is MIEN Magazine

By Dana Gornitzki Do you find yourself staring in disgust at people yelling into their mobile phones in public? Wishing you could say something to that person who didn't thank you when you opened the door for them?
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Diary Dates

What? A country house party packed with fun and frolic to spoil your inner child. Think musical chairs, apple bobbing and special magic acts.

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Mien Theme

The Parlour is now closed. Thanks for making it such a huge success! Thank you to all of our lovely visitors, generous sponsors, supporters and collaborators. In case you missed the inaugural Parlour, take a peek at a few images from our photo album:

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